Title: Compatibility issue with Native WordPress Lightbox (Interactivity API)
Last modified: January 16, 2026

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# Compatibility issue with Native WordPress Lightbox (Interactivity API)

 *  Resolved [Multimedia Efectiva](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mmefectiva/)
 * (@mmefectiva)
 * [4 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/compatibility-issue-with-native-wordpress-lightbox-interactivity-api/)
 * Hi
   I’ve found a compatibility issue between “Blocks Animation” and the native
   WordPress “Expand on click” (Lightbox) feature.The Problem: When an animation(
   e.g., backInUp or fadeInDown) is applied to an Image block within a Gallery, 
   the native Lightbox fails to display the image. Upon clicking, the original image
   correctly receives the .hide class from WordPress, but the lightbox overlay does
   not show the image, or it remains invisible.Steps to reproduce:
    - Create a Gallery or Image block.
    - Enable the native “Expand on click” setting.
    - Apply any animation using the Blocks Animation plugin.
    - Click the image on the frontend.
 * Technical Note: It seems that the animation-fill-mode: both or the container’s
   CSS applied by the plugin conflicts with the Interactivity API’s lightbox logic,
   especially when the .hide class is toggled.
 * Could you please look into a fix to ensure animations don’t break the core lightbox
   functionality?
 * Best regards.

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 *  Plugin Support [rodicaelena](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rodicaelena/)
 * (@rodicaelena)
 * [4 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/compatibility-issue-with-native-wordpress-lightbox-interactivity-api/#post-18790046)
 * Hi,
 * Thank you so much for letting us know about the issue you’re facing. We truly
   apologize for the trouble this is causing you.
 * We’ve confirmed the problem and created a bug report for our development team.
   They’ll be carefully reviewing it soon and determine the best course of action.
 * Our team prioritizes fixes based on their impact and the number of users affected,
   so it’s hard to say exactly when this will be fixed.
 * We’ll let you know as soon as a fix is ready. You can also keep an eye on the
   product’s changelog for updates.
 * If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
 * Again, we’re so sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
 *  Plugin Support [Kush](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kushnamdev/)
 * (@kushnamdev)
 * [2 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/compatibility-issue-with-native-wordpress-lightbox-interactivity-api/#post-18868087)
 * Hi [@mmefectiva](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mmefectiva/) ,
 * I hope this message finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that we have recently
   released an update for the plugin. This update includes a resolution to the issue
   you reported.
 * We appreciate your patience and support during this process. If you have any 
   further questions or require assistance with the update, please do not hesitate
   to reach out.
 * Wishing you a great day ahead!

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 * Last reply from: [Kush](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kushnamdev/)
 * Last activity: [2 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/compatibility-issue-with-native-wordpress-lightbox-interactivity-api/#post-18868087)
 * Status: resolved